Reason for action:
Sockeye mortality, both substantial and unexpected, has occurred during migration up the Wenatchee River due to high water temperatures. Consequently, sufficient numbers of sockeye are not available to continue the Lake Wenatchee sport-fishing season.

Other information:
To date anglers have harvested 2,040 sockeye from Lake Wenatchee. The remaining fish will be allowed to escape capture and spawn, ensuring fish for the future.